House Expands Investigation into ActBlue Funding

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are expanding their investigation into ActBlue, a key fundraising platform for Democrats, amid allegations of foreign influence in campaign donations. Recent documents obtained through a subpoena revealed that ActBlue accepted donations via foreign prepaid gift cards until September, prompting Johnson's assertion that this practice is illegal. The inquiry particularly targets potential contributions from adversarial nations, with officials expressing concerns over ActBlue's anti-fraud measures and overall donor verification practices. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil have formally requested information from Sift, the fraud detection company working with ActBlue, to examine their role in addressing these issues. The investigation underscores the urgency to prevent illicit funding from corrupting American elections. Lawmakers are demanding comprehensive records from Sift regarding its fraud prevention efforts dating back to January 2020.